Therefore, he had to understand why the Eastern Empire was so powerful, and he had to bring the secret of the Eastern Empire's power back to Rome, so as to make the Roman Empire great again and suppress the increasingly expanding Pope and other vassal states.
to this end.
Otto was entrusted with an important task, so he naturally had to start work immediately after arriving at the place.
After communicating with the accompanying officials many times, he finally obtained the qualification to visit factories, schools, shooting ranges and other places.
In the afternoon, the official from the Ministry of Rites arrived at a steel plant in Bianliang with more than ten officials from the Eastern Roman Empire delegation, including Otto.
This was actually something Zhao Jun had authorized a long time ago.
But officials must pretend to be embarrassed and not appear so direct.
Otherwise, if Westerners see it, they will think that what we are selling to them is some worthless and backward technology.
certainly.
Outdated technology is definitely outdated technology.
After all, the basic industries of the Song Dynasty have been upgraded, including steel technology, weapons technology, and industrial system standards are all in their hands.
It turns out that those backward industries and technologies could be sold off in packages and exchanged for a large amount of resources from the West.
And rubber is currently in the hands of the Song Dynasty.
The West has not yet opened up America, which means that only the East currently has established rubber plantations and raw material production capacity.
The rapid development of science not only leads to war but also to competition.
World War I, World War II, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union led to explosive technological growth in mankind.
So if the West also wants to have an industrial revolution, it will not be a bad thing for the East.
The first is to intensify the war in the West, while at the same time intensifying competition with the West and enhancing its own scientific and technological development.
Secondly, we can take this opportunity to get rid of backward industrial production capacity. At that time, it will cost money to buy industrial technology, patent fees will cost money, and various raw materials will also cost money.
Add to that the rest of the tea, silk, porcelain, arms, ammunition, steel, etc., Zhao Jun couldn't imagine how much the Song Dynasty could earn from the West in the next few decades.
What the Song Dynasty needs to do is to ensure that it is ahead of the Western world in overall technology.
Zhao Jun was not worried about this.
Because the Song Dynasty has already completed the establishment of an education system, with the support of the education system, a large number of engineering talents will inevitably emerge in the future.
In addition, the Song Dynasty will probably become a place that all international students from various countries yearn for for a long time in the future. Therefore, it is estimated that within the next hundred years, it is only a matter of time before its science and technology will be ahead of the world.
In addition, resources from the Americas, the entire East Asia, Southeast Asia and even the West will continue to flow into the Song Dynasty. Under such circumstances, it would be strange if the Song Dynasty became technologically backward in the future.
As the group walked through the bustling streets, Otto finally understood that compared to the morning, the Song Dynasty at noon was the real Song Dynasty.
The scene of huge crowds of people, people jostling each other, and the wide streets packed with people was something he would never forget.
Although the distance was less than three kilometers, they took a carriage for more than an hour and finally arrived at their destination at the end of the afternoon, which was almost three o'clock.
"Count, please look, this is our steel plant. It uses advanced technology, and a constant supply of molten steel comes out of it, allowing us to have a large amount of steel."
The accompanying official from the Ministry of Rites took Otto to the hot steel plant. The steel plant was crowded with workers coming and going, busy at work.
From a high point in the factory, you can see another furnace of molten steel coming out from below, pouring onto the mold and starting to cool.
Due to the lack of air conditioning, many workers suffered from the heat, even though the School of Physics manufactured large electric fans powered by electricity in the second half of this year.
But the wind blowing out of the steel mill is hot air, and people still sweat profusely in winter.
"The Song Dynasty is truly amazing. They were able to invent something so amazing. Compared to the Song Dynasty, our Roman Empire is like a backward tribal civilization."
Otto wiped the sweat off his face while praising others. He heard from the translator that people in the Song Dynasty always liked to be praised by others, as this would give them "face".
really.
The official from the Ministry of Rites smiled brightly and said, "These are nothing. Bianliang isn't an iron or coal producing area, so we have to ship them in from other places, and the output is small. The steel mills in our coal and iron producing areas are much larger than here."
Of course, there was one thing he didn't say.
That is, due to technological upgrades, the Wu'an Iron and Steel Plant and the Tangshan Iron and Steel Plant have undergone major renovations and their production has increased significantly. They are no longer the same as the Bianliang Iron and Steel Plant.
However, the most advanced things must be kept confidential, and those shown to these foreigners are naturally allowed to be leaked.
"OK."
Otto nodded repeatedly and asked, "I wonder if we can buy this steel-making machine from you?"
The official said with embarrassment, "This is the best steel production line in our Song Dynasty."
"But no matter how good something is, it has a price, right?"
Otto smiled and said, "My friend, I hope you can help me."
As he spoke, he took off an emerald ring from his finger, held the official's hand, and put it in.
"certainly."
The official smiled and said, "What we in the Song Dynasty love most is making friends."
"Then this thing"
"Well, I'll ask for you when the time comes. I just hope the Earl can understand that this is not something I can decide."
"Okay, okay, I hope my friends can help me ask as soon as possible."
"Of course, but Mr. Count, I can only try my best to help you. Even if I can sell it to you, I'm not sure if I can do it."
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